Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima

Table 1 shows 26 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima. The number one most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (412 problems). The second most common problem is related to the car stall (35 problems).


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2013 Kia Motor Optima

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

My 2013 kia Optima was running fine at 65 mph when suddenly the engine stalled. I then coasted to the shoulder and smelled burning plastic. As soon as I opened the hood the engine started being consumed in fire, it quickly went to a very large engine fire that consumed the front half of the car.   Read details...

The Car Stall problem

On 5/27/2021 I stopped at a red light. When safe to proceed, I turned right. Within ten yards, the car slowed, a "hybrid system malufuntion" warning was displayed, and all power was lost. Car towed to kia of irvine, where safety plug assembly, hybrid battery, and complete fuel system   Read details...

The Engine Knocking Noise problem

The contact owns a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle loss motive power and stalled with the oil warning light illuminated.   Read details...


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